Pattorashu
Senior Moment
I have learned that I thoroughly enjoy having my face not chewed up after using goo in a can.
I don't mind using carts with a wet shave, but I prefer vintage DE shaving, and recently discovered that injectors are absolutely the most comfortable shave I have ever had.
I have learned I love a mild razor with a mid-sharp but smooth blade, or an adjustable with a mdi to high-sharp blade (from Personna red to KAI)
I have learned that (most {not b&B]) of the shaving community, be it newcomer to minimalist, hobbyist to collector, can all come together in agreement on one thing: Finding that magic combo of razor and blade, and loving it to the most we can.
Artisan soaps can smell amazing, and give good performance, but there are some great fallback products for the right price that I love as well. I'm an absolute sucker for Dr Jon's soaps, they're a great scent and a great performance, but I'm also a sucker for Arko sticks. Great performance, and an unbeatable scent. (replace Arko with WMS, proraso, etc and you probably have your opinion lol) I hope the market never disappears. I don't think it will with the US push back to quality products rather than cheap shite.
I have learned as well that you sometimes never know when your favorite product is destined for the chopping block. For me it was Wizamet/Polsilver SI blades. I heard they were discontinuing Wizamet, and I remember thinking, that's ok, Polsilver is probably just becoming the universal brand name. Then they stopped that one too lol. Thank goodness for Morocco having a small stash for a decent price. This has taught me to enjoy what you like while you can, but never be afraid of exploring.
Last of all, I have learned that you chaps across the pond seem to know a decent shave.
I don't mind using carts with a wet shave, but I prefer vintage DE shaving, and recently discovered that injectors are absolutely the most comfortable shave I have ever had.
I have learned I love a mild razor with a mid-sharp but smooth blade, or an adjustable with a mdi to high-sharp blade (from Personna red to KAI)
I have learned that (most {not b&B]) of the shaving community, be it newcomer to minimalist, hobbyist to collector, can all come together in agreement on one thing: Finding that magic combo of razor and blade, and loving it to the most we can.
Artisan soaps can smell amazing, and give good performance, but there are some great fallback products for the right price that I love as well. I'm an absolute sucker for Dr Jon's soaps, they're a great scent and a great performance, but I'm also a sucker for Arko sticks. Great performance, and an unbeatable scent. (replace Arko with WMS, proraso, etc and you probably have your opinion lol) I hope the market never disappears. I don't think it will with the US push back to quality products rather than cheap shite.
I have learned as well that you sometimes never know when your favorite product is destined for the chopping block. For me it was Wizamet/Polsilver SI blades. I heard they were discontinuing Wizamet, and I remember thinking, that's ok, Polsilver is probably just becoming the universal brand name. Then they stopped that one too lol. Thank goodness for Morocco having a small stash for a decent price. This has taught me to enjoy what you like while you can, but never be afraid of exploring.
Last of all, I have learned that you chaps across the pond seem to know a decent shave.